Belgium vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Medical doctors

Belgium
33.91
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
33.54
in 2023
Belgium rank
48th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
50th

Medical doctors over time

  • Belgium
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 33.91 against 33.54 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.37.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 48th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 50th of 187 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 34.3 17.44 16.86 Belgium
2000s 28.76 23.18 5.58 Belgium
2010s 30.16 27.56 2.6 Belgium
2020s 32.83 31.93 0.895 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors, Belgium or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Belgium, at 33.91 against 33.54 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in medical doctors between Belgium and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.37, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Belgium and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for medical doctors?
Belgium ranks 48th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 50th of 187 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Medical doctors (per 10,000). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Medical doctors (per 10,000)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
189 places, 3,686 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed